Ten years ago two Webster women, Amy Crumley and Eileen Brookins, volunteered to serve on the Webster Public Library (WPL) Board of Trustees. Little did they imagine then the many opportunities and challenges they would encounter in helping oversee the policies and practices of the library.
Amy and Eileen each served two five-year terms which ended this month. During their tenure, they helped the library navigate a complete internal remodeling project, which included switching the entryway, improving parking, and adding an additional 4000 square feet. Also, when former director Terri Bennett retired, they both helped in the search process for hiring the new director, Adam Traub.
Amy served as president of the board for the last few years and helped forge stronger ties with the town supervisor and Town Board. Eileen served as the board secretary for a portion of her last term. She was also an active member in the Friends of the Webster Library and the Webster Museum and provided an important link in both fundraising efforts and in museum displays in the library. Both women helped recruit new board members and served as a strong public face for the library in many venues.
In short, Amy and Eileen helped maintain the Webster Public Library as a vital part of the Webster community. They likely didn’t anticipate the countless hours of work and amount of energy their volunteering would entail, but they did it with grace and enthusiasm.
Thank you, Amy and Eileen, for your commitment and service. You’ve helped make the Webster Public Library the strong and vibrant community asset that it is.
The WPL is always looking for community members willing to volunteer and help make the library a better place. Find out more about how you can help by clicking here.
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(posted 12/26/2024)
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